Larimar Grading & Pricing
Understand Larimar’s quality spectrum, from A grade to Super Blue, and their corresponding prices.
◆ Larimar Grading
How we grade Larimar
we mostly evaluate these properties:
Color, Pattern, Health and Clarity and additional scoring gets Size and Shape, as well as unique properties such as Translucency, Chatoyancy and other Rare Features.
Each Larimar type is valued based on a slightly different criteria.
Given its versatility, Larimar can be found in many forms:
from raw stones to variously shaped, mirror-polished gems, and exclusive jewelry pieces.
Most people typically evaluate Larimar only by its looks because that’s what sells and gives Larimar its value in the first place.
As Jan, the founder of Larimar Miner, says, “I agree that if a piece speaks to your heart and you like it, then you know you want it, and the price becomes just a number.”
The second factor is its uniqueness and because Larimar is a scarce gemstone, some variants are harder to find so in that case, the looks are secondary and the unique features are what sets the Larimar price.
In the end, these features create value and make you appreciate the concrete piece. Ideal for art collectors.
When purchasing something as precious as Larimar, it’s comforting to be assured that your investment was well-made.
Luckily, Larimar tends to appreciate in time and since it’s been increasingly hard to extract it, we’ll see this trend to continue.
The deeper you mine, the deeper the blue.
Super Blue Larimar comes from the deepest Larimar veins 300m below the ground.
Due to its limited supply and popularity among collectors, Larimar has become incredibly valuable, with the highest quality specimens selling for up to $100 per gram (easily matching the price of gold; that’s why Larimar is sometimes called the ‘Blue Gold’)
We predict the AAA Top Grade Larimar, Super Blue Larimar and Fractal Larimar or even some rare Copper Larimar to surpass in value many popular gemstones in the future.
AAA TOP GRADE
the bestseller
This is the most sought-after Larimar, desired by a range of buyers, including art collectors.
When you say Larimar, most people imagine exactly the AAA Larimar.
Color: Light Blue to Blue, high contrast
Pattern: Ocean and Turtleback, Flat is possible
Price in USD per gram: up to $25
one of the most stunning creations of nature
FRACTAL LARIMAR
A rare Larimar variant that is harder to find and is more valuable than AAA.
Demonstrates beautiful detailed structure of natural fractals.
Color: All hues of Blue or Green
Pattern: Detailed Fractal
Price in USD per gram: up to $29
SUPER BLUE
The most spectacular of them all
This is a rare and valuable variant of Larimar that is hard to find.
Its hues of blue are so vibrant that they are astonishingly unreal!
Color: Deep Blue
Pattern: Flat, Ocean, Fractal and Turtleback
Price in USD per gram: up to $44
The one your see everywhere (hotel tourist shops, beaches…)
AA TO A GRADE
This is the most common type of Larimar available on the market.
The term “AA Larimar” is used when classifying Larimar of a somewhat lower quality, distinguishing it from the top grade.
Color: All hues of Blue or Green, low contrast
Pattern: Random or even Fractal
Price in USD per gram: up to $8
Its beauty is often surprising and delightful
GREEN
The less known but beautiful and sought after by some people, green version of Larimar.
Color: Green
Pattern: Flat, Ocean, Turtleback, Fractal
Price in USD per gram: up to $9
ANGELIC
Makes your soul fall in love
Lightly coloured variant, that is known for its captivating tender beauty called “Angelic Larimar”. Perfectly suitable for all artistic shapes and jewelry.
Color: White and Blue
Pattern: Flat, Ocean, Turtleback and Fractal
Price in USD per gram: up to $6
Now, let’s delve into the fascinating world of Iron Larimar
IRON
Red Larimar variant, sought after by collectors.
When it contains visible Copper, it glitters and has an extra value (* the bottom photo), when it’s mostly Larimar with Copper, we grade it as Copper Larimar (see below)
Color: Red, Green, Blue
Pattern: Flat, Ocean, Turtleback and Fractal
Price in USD per gram: up to $10
Fascinating and extremely rare variant of Larimar.
COPPER
Visible Copper particles.
Color: All
Pattern: Flat, Ocean, Turtleback, Random and Fractal
Price in USD per gram: up to $34
BLACK
The mystery Larimar
Black Larimar. Unique, sought after by collectors. Beautiful and mystical.
Mohs hardness is 7 that means higher than Larimar (4.5 – 5).
Color: Black with Grey, Red, Green or Blue Larimar
Pattern: Flat, Ocean, Random or even Symmetrical
Price in USD per gram: up to $5
ART LARIMAR
Amazing volcanic creations
The Art Larimar variant is cherished by collectors due to its unique beauty and special properties.
Color: Red, Green, Blue
Pattern: Flat, Ocean, Turtleback, Fractal and Art Deco :-)
Price in USD per gram: up to $4
Larimar Pricing
Processed Larimar is measured in grams or carats.
Rough Larimar is measured in pounds or kilograms.
Larimar Prices are according to the Specimen Class (important purity score).
* Extra artisanal work such as carvings and perforations usually add 20-200% premium.
** Geodes, as rare specimens add around 20 – 90% premium.
*** World Class Jewellery – thousands of % premium.
Given the broad range of Larimar quality, pricing is based on the perceived value of each individual customer and the uniqueness of each piece.
Therefore, it’s not unusual to find rare Larimar selling for significantly more than our pricing guide suggests.
Pricing table updated: April 2024
CLASS I.
The best and cleanest specimen possible.
Perfectly clean example of a given grade. Finished pieces of the highest quality.
CLASS II.
Specimens with up to 15% inclusions.
Finished pieces of high quality.
CLASS III.
Up to 50% inclusions and imperfections.
CLASS IV.
Over 50% inclusions and imperfections.
CLASS V.
Rough and Raw Larimar for professional lapidary use.